Day 22

Ugh! Today I was a slug! I have a bit of a cold. I'm so congested and I didn't sleep well. So...I didn't get up this morning to work out. We ran errands after work, so I really didn't do anything after, either. I am not anywhere near 10,000 steps. But I hope to get at least 7500 before I collapse into bed. Tomorrow is another day...

Breakfast: 2 frozen pancakes w/ sugar-free syrup, yogurt, coffee w/milk
Lunch: Small homemade cheese pizza, w/ skim mozzarella
Snack:Orange, piece of Dove chocolate
Dinner: Homemade southwestern chili (I went for seconds...so good on a cold day!)

Days 20/21-Weigh-in day

I have exercised for 3 weeks in a row! Yay me! And if only I could get a handle on my diet, I think I would lose more. I did lose another pound. But at this rate, I would not reach my goal. I did a Cathe Friedich (sp?) workout today (man, she is tough!) and yesterday was another Firm DVD.
Yesterday
Breakfast: Toast and 2 eggs, coffee w/ milk
Lunch: Grilled chicken salad
Snack: Orange and a small piece of Dove chocolate
Dinner: Leftover hashbrowns, a hot dog, and some sweet potatoes. I didn't cook a meal, as you could tell. Just whatever I had in the fridge.
Snack:piece of pie. Must be PMS

Today:
Breakfast: Oatmeal, yogurt, coffee w/ milk
Lunch: Today was the luncheon. I got confused. I was proud of myself. I passed the Seafood au Gratin (which is out of this world) and got the salad w/ shrimp and lump crabmeat on top. Dressing on the side. I did have a piece of bread and bread pudding (which I ended up not liking so didn't eat much)
Snack: apple
Dinner: Mom and step-dad wanted to take us out for Chinese. It was a buffet, but I restrained myself. I had 2 cups of the hot and sour soup. Sooooo good on a cold night. Then I had a bunch of broccoli, and 4 small pieces of sesame chicken on some rice. And a dumpling. No egg rolls! And no crab ragoon. This is a big step for me!

Goals for tomorrow:
10,ooo steps
32 minutes of exercise
No eating out!

Day 18/19

Wow! On day 19 already! And I hate to say this, but I'm beginning to enjoy working out! I am getting some aches in my shins. Once I hit 35 minutes a day, I will take 2 days off a week to let my muscles rest. I did a 30 minute workout today, a DVD called Gym in a Box. Yesterday's workout was Ramp it Up from the Slim in 6 series. Yesterday I did not meet my 10,000 step goal (not quite 8000), but today I did. I had almost 10,000 before I left work today! It was a busy day.
I watched the Biggest Loser Sunday night. The new season started last Tuesday, but I have DirecTV and have to wait until the weekend to catch it on FLN. It is such an inspiring show. And I have to be honest...I took a little pleasure in the fact that I weighed less than all the participants. That's awful to say, I know. But every other year, there were always a couple contestants who started out smaller than me. Of course, this is the "biggest" year, as they kept pointing out. Ouch! Our nation is definitely getting bigger!
Since I am getting used to getting up in the morning, my next task will be to get serious about my diet. I write down what I eat, but not portions. That's what gets me. And days like today, I eat little at work, then way too much for dinner. Not terribly unhealthy, just too much of it.
Breakfast: Oatmeal, yogurt, coffee w/ milk and sweetener
Lunch:Small green salad, apple...later a chocolate covered pretzel...it was a tough day!
Dinner: I made a "healthy" hash brown casserole for dinner, w/ some lean pork chops w/ shake n bake on them. But I was so hungry while waiting for it to cook, I ate about 4 spoonfuls of potato salad! Plus I went back for seconds! Yikes!

Goals for tomorrow:
31 minutes of exercise
10,000 steps
Eat a bigger lunch (this won't be a problem, as I'm going to a luncheon tomorrow. However, the choices may not be too healthy!)

Days 16/17

I didn't get to blog last night. I usually do this after I put the kids to bed. I got in bed with them and didn't get back up! Anyway, I did meet my workout goal. But today and yesterday I only logged around 8000 steps each day. I'll have to make sure I do better on the weekend. I didn't necessarily eat "diet" food yesterday, but I am getting better with portions, which is the goal.
Today I walked this bridge we have. It is so steep on the way up. It is quite a glut workout! It was much colder than I thought. I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt and was freezing! There are usually so many people walking on this bridge. but today I was one of the only ones. Which was a good things, as my shorts were riding up between my thighs. I hate that! Chubby girls know what I am talking about. So embarrassing!

Breakfast: Two eggs, toast, coffee w/ milk and sweetener
Lunch: Light hot dog and large green salad
Dinner: This chicken dumpling crock pot meal I made. I tweaked the ingredients to make it healthier.

Goals for tomorrow
10,000 steps
Watch portions
29 minute workout

Day 15

I woke up this morning feeling lighter, not sure why. So even though it's not official weigh-in day, I weighed myself again. I was down an additional 2 pounds. I'm not going to change the "official" weight, but it made me feel good to see that. I was so excited I dug out some pants that are usually too tight. They were wearable, but snug. In fact, so snug, my pedometed did not give me an accurate reading today. I think my pants were so tight they rubbed against it and kept resetting the steps! But I don't think I walked as much as yesterday. I was in a meeting for the whole morning, so I was stuck in a chair. I did do 26 minutes of a DVD this morning. It was a dance-inspired aerobic workout.

Breakfast: Oatmeal, yogurt, coffee w/ milk and sweetener
Lunch: Subway, 6 inch Sweet Onion Chicken Teriayki on honey oat and a yogurt
Dinner: I made fideo, but I had to substitute some ingredients and it did NOT work like it usually does. I ended up throwing it all away. I ate a green salad, chicken sandwich, and some of the kids pizza quesadilla they didn't finish.

Goals for tomorrow: 27 mintutes
Walk more
Plan and shop for healthy meals for the week

Day 14, Weigh-In Day!

Okay, so I just noticed that the date is above each posting. Making it completely unnecessary for ME to add the date. I'm slow. But today was weigh-in day. I lost another .5, making a grand total of 1 pound lost. I am pleased, but I have lost this pound and gained it back many, many times. This time I am determined it will not return! I met all my fitness goals. Did 25 minutes of a Pilate's DVD, and logged 9471 on the pedometer. Kinda met my goal of smaller portions. We went to a Mexican restaurant, (again!) but I only ate a few chips, and half of my burrito. I was so busy at work, I only had time for an apple. Not good, but I think that allowed for the extra calories at dinner!

Breakfast: Toast topped w/ egg, cheese, and salsa, coffee w/ milk and sweetener
Lunch: Well....had an apple around 3:00PM
Dinner: 5-6 chips w/ salsa, half (okay, MAYBE 3/4 ) of a fajita burrito. It was oh so good.

Goals for tomorrow:
26 minutes of exercise
Walk more
Make time for lunch and sensible snacks so I am not starving for dinner!

Day 13, 1-7-09

Man, I was tired this morning. Last night I had some bug bites that were keeping me up, so I took some Benadryl. That stuff knocks me out! But I still was able to wake up early and work out in the morning. I did 25 minutes of a Tae Bo DVD. I forgot how tough that is!! And I am already at 9311 on my pedometer. Almost to 10,000! My food intake was pretty decent, too.

Breakfast: Toast w/ banana, coffee w/ milk and sweetener
Lunch: Didn't have time to make lunch. Was planning on getting a salad in the cafeteria, but they didn't have any today! But my coworker shared her stirfry veggies and rice. Then I had a tangerine.
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Green salad and chicken soft tacos (2)

Goals for tomorrow:
26 minutes of exercise
Add to my steps
Watch my portions